I'm not sure what you mean by your version 4.40W. Please elaborate on that.

I've seen a number of people who capture analog video and then simply burn the file to a DVD. They did not realize that this will not create a playable DVD. To create a playable DVD requires the video to be in a specific format and to be in a specific directory structure on the DVD. There are plenty of software packages out there that will take video files and transcode them to DVD format then burn them to the DVD in the right way.

One nice, easy to use, software package that does this called ConvertXtoDVD. You can download and use it for free, but I believe the free copy leaves a watermark on the video.

I hope this helps you. If you have more questions please give us more information on what the version 4.40W is.

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Which model do you have? Some of the GoVideo DVD/VCR units are only DVD players so you can only record to the VHS tape. If you have a DVD writer version, you may find it tedious but doable. First load the blank DVD and set the Disc Record mode (you will see an on-screen prompt) for VR (this lets you do more editing of the video) or Video (this choice is compatible with more players). Then set the REC Mode by pressing that button repeatedly (SP (2 hours per disc), LP or XP(1 hour per disc). For one-touch recording (recording the current program that you are receiving on the device), select your Channel and Audio track then press REC. If you press REC several times, you will set when the recording stops. Otherwise it will not end until you press STOP.

For timed recording, press Timer Record. Then go through all the items to set the DVD recording information. Record mode, Channel, start and stop times. The left and right arrows let you change menu sections and the up down scroll through the settings. Press Enter to save the programmed recording. Then press Return. Make sure blank media (or with enough room for the programmed item) is in the machine. On some units, you will need to turn off the machine for the Timed Recording to work.

For recording from external sources, press Input instead of Channel.

For any recording, leave a bit of extra space on the disc to Finalize the DVD if you will want to play the disc on other players.

Should be straightforward: audio and video out from VCR goes to audio and video in on your DVD recorder. If using computer, they go into same inputs on AV card or dongle. Your AV capture software should take it from there.

Any DVD will work in most players, but some are quirky; if so, try DVD+R.

Commercially produced tapes usually have some form of copy protection that cannot be overcome without the use of third-party devices, which may or may not be legal. I'm no expert on copyright law, let alone a lawyer, so I don't know. I do know that if one has the rights to make a copy, devices in the class of "image stabilizers" seem to make it possible in many cases.

Converting analog video, like from Hi-8, 8mm, and VHS to digital video is not as simple as plugging in a cable. If you happen to have a DVD recorder deck, you can burn a disc from the footage directly. Otherwise, you'll need to get some sort of capture device that converts the analog information to digital, then burn a DVD. I use a Hauppauge TV capture card, it converts signals from coaxial cable to digital on my hard drive. There are small, USB-based video capture devices readily available, some come with editing software, but you can always use Windows Movie Maker on a PC, or iMovie on a Mac.

I envisage two options for you:
1. Install a video capture card in your pc. Choose one that has ports that match your analog camcorder ports. Best option: Separate capturing using S-video + a separate audio connection. Common and simpler option: Campture "composite" video using one video + one audio jacks. You don't need a new camera to make DVDs from your analog tapes.
2. Buy a pass-through (must be this type, not all digital cameras have this function!) digital camera. Connection and flow: analog camera (or your analog VHS VCR)to digital camera (via RCA cables); digital camera to pc (preferably using Firewire)- all simultaneously. Here, the digital camera will perform the function of a capture card.
You will certainly need a software to capture via capture card/pass-through digital camera to your pc hard disc. Your captured video on pc can be initially in AVI/ DV AVI(better options to edit) and then convert to MPEG2 (DVD) format, or directly in mpeg format (with poor editability). Frame size (capture resolutions) should be as big as possible.
In any case you will need some basic knowledge on digital video, capturing, and editing. And all the nitty-gritty that you will need to know can be found somewhere like "Digital Video Primer" and "DVD Primer".